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Adam Elrashidy reports on key global news. Mississippi lawmakers voted to remove the Confederate symbol from the state flag, with Governor Tate Reeves expected to approve the change. This decision follows nationwide protests against racial injustice and pressure from college sports leagues. In India, COVID-19 cases surged, with a new daily record of nearly 20,000 cases, making it the fourth worst-affected country. Meanwhile, in Karachi, an attack on the Pakistan Stock Exchange resulted in the deaths of seven people, with the Balochistan Liberation Army claiming responsibility.

What was the main reason for Mississippi lawmakers to vote for the removal of the Confederate symbol from the state flag?

• Pressure from college sports leagues

• A new design proposal

• A change in state leadership

• Nationwide protests against racial injustice

What was the historical significance of the Confederate symbol on the Mississippi state flag?

• It was adopted in 1894

• It represented the state's agricultural heritage

• It was a symbol of unity

• It was designed by a famous artist

Which country is ranked just above India in terms of COVID-19 cases as of the report?

• United States

• Brazil

• China

• Russia

What was the immediate response by security forces during the attack on the Pakistan Stock Exchange?

• They quickly killed all four gunmen

• They evacuated the building

• They negotiated with the attackers

• They called for international assistance

Which group claimed responsibility for the attack on the Pakistan Stock Exchange?

• Al-Qaeda

• ISIS

• Balochistan Liberation Army

• Taliban